Controversy Over Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary Safari

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Context:
Environmentalists criticized Karnataka’s decision to open Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary for safaris.

Key Facts:

• Establishment: Declared a wildlife sanctuary in December 2011.
• Location: Western Ghats, Belgaum district.
• Biodiversity: Only known breeding ground for the Wroughton’s free-tailed bat.
• Concerns: Threat to ecological balance due to human intervention.